Book Summary and Reviews of Written in Stone by Brian Switek

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"Starred Review. In delightful prose, [Switek] ... superbly shows that '[i]f we can let go of our conceit,' we will see the preciousness of life in all its forms." - Publishers Weekly

"Highly instructive ... a warm, intelligent yeoman’s guide to the progress of life." - Kirkus Reviews

“Switek seamlessly intertwines two types of evolution: one of life on earth and the other of paleontology itself." - Discover Magazine

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